MATHEMATICS
MATHEMATICS
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Math courses in the High School are by teacher recommendation. There are three possible levels of math
that a student may study in grade 9 and 10 and five different courses in grade 11 and 12. Typical pathways
are shown in this figure.
I N T E G R A T E D M A T H 1
Offered at: Grade 9
Credits: 1 (one year course)
Concepts Include: Change, Equivalence, Generalization, Justification, Measurement, Model, Pattern, Quantity, Representation, Simplification, Space, System.
Overview:
This is an integrated mathematics course. The fundamental purpose of this course is to formalize and extend the mathematics that students learned in earlier grades. The goals are for students to experience mathematics as a coherent, useful, and logical subject that makes use of their ability to make sense of problem situations. Students are also introduced to the graphic display calculator.
Course prerequisites: None
Course requisites: Graphics Display Calculator (TI-84)
I N T E G R A T E D M A T H 2
Offered at: Grade 9, Grade 10
Credits: 1 (one year course)
Concepts Include: Change, Equivalence, Generalization, Justification, Measurement, Model, Pattern, Quantity, Representation, Simplification, Space, System.
Overview:
This is an integrated mathematics course. It is intended for students with good computational skills and basic algebraic skills on linear equations. The goals are the attainment of an adequate understanding of fundamental algebraic and geometric concepts, the ability to solve word problems, the acquisition of necessary manipulative skills and the appropriate use of a graphic display calculator.
Course prerequisites: Grade 8 Math or Math 1
Course requisites: Graphics Display Calculator (TI-84)
I N T E G R A T E D M A T H 3
Offered at: Grade 9, Grade 10
Credits: 1 (one year course)
Concepts Include: Change, Equivalence, Generalization, Justification, Measurement, Model, Pattern, Quantity, Representation, Simplification, Space, System.
Overview:
This is an integrated mathematics course which focuses on extending algebra, functions, trigonometry and probability/statistics. There will also be additional opportunities for extension material and rigorous analysis. It is in Math 3 that students pull together and apply the accumulation of learning that they have from previous courses in preparation for the IBDP math courses.
Course prerequisites: Grade 8 Math or Math 2
Course requisites: Graphics Display Calculator (TI-84)
I N T E G R A T E D M A T H 4
Offered at: Grade 10
Credits: 1 (one year course)
Concepts Include: Change, Equivalence, Generalization, Justification, Measurement, Model, Pattern, Quantity, Representation, Simplification, Space, System.
Overview:
This is an integrated mathematics course aimed for students who have covered and mastered the Math 3 course. It goes further in pace, depth and content to provide a very demanding grade 10 course in preparation for the IB DP math HL courses.
Course prerequisites: Math 3
Course requisites: None
M A T H 11/12
Offered at: Grade 11, Grade 12
Credits: 2 (two year course)
Concepts Include: Change, Equivalence, Generalization, Justification, Measurement, Model, Pattern,
Quantity, Representation, Simplification, Space, System.
Overview:
In this two-year course, grade 11 and 12 students engage in practical, hands-on activities to explore the question of ‘when will we use mathematics in real life’? The goals are the attainment of an adequate understanding of fundamental algebraic and geometric concepts; and the ability to solve real life problems through the appropriate use of technology and the application of mathematical concepts. To this end, the intention is present Mathematics is a way that shows the students that it is not a subject to be feared, but to be intrigued by.
Course prerequisites: Two years of HS Math
Course requisites: Graphics Display Calculator (TI-84)
I B D P M A T H A P P L I C A T I O N S A N D I N T E R P R E T AT I O N S S L
Offered at: Grade 11, Grade 12
Credits: 2 (two year course)
Concepts Include: Change, Equivalence, Generalization, Justification, Measurement, Model, Pattern, Quantity, Representation, Simplification, Space, System.
Overview:
This course recognizes the increasing role that mathematics and technology play in a diverse range of fields in a data-rich world. As such, it emphasizes the meaning of mathematics in context by focusing on topics that are often used as applications or in mathematical modelling. To give this understanding a firm base, this course also includes topics that are traditionally part of a pre-university mathematics course such as calculus and statistics. The course makes extensive use of technology to allow students to explore and construct mathematical models. Mathematics: applications and interpretation will develop mathematical thinking, often in the context of a practical problem and using technology to justify conjectures. Students who choose Mathematics: applications and interpretation should enjoy seeing mathematics used in real-world contexts and to solve real-world problems.
Course prerequisites: Math 2 (and above)
Course requisites: Graphics Display Calculator (TI-84)
I B D P M AT H A N A LY S I S A N D A P P R O A C H E S S L
Offered at: Grade 11, Grade 12
Credits: 2 (two year course)
Concepts Include: Change, Equivalence, Generalization, Justification, Measurement, Model, Pattern, Quantity, Representation, Simplification, Space, System.
Overview:
This course recognizes the need for analytical expertise in a world where innovation is increasingly dependent on a deep understanding of mathematics. This course includes topics that are both traditionally part of a pre-university mathematics course (for example, functions, trigonometry, calculus) as well as topics that are amenable to investigation, conjecture and proof. The course allows the use of technology, as fluency in relevant mathematical software and hand-held technology is important regardless of choice of course. However, Mathematics: analysis and approaches has a strong emphasis on the ability to construct, communicate and justify correct mathematical arguments. Students who choose Mathematics: analysis and approaches should be comfortable in the manipulation of algebraic expressions and enjoy the recognition of patterns and understand the mathematical generalization of these patterns.
Course prerequisites: Math 3 (and above)
Course requisites: Graphics Display Calculator (TI-84)
I B D P M A T H A N A LY S I S A N D A P P R O A C H E S H L
Offered at: Grade 11, Grade 12
Credits: 2 (two year course)
Concepts Include: Change, Equivalence, Generalization, Justification, Measurement, Model, Pattern, Quantity, Representation, Simplification, Space, System.
Overview:
This course recognizes the need for analytical expertise in a world where innovation is increasingly dependent on a deep understanding of mathematics. This course includes topics that are both traditionally part of a pre-university mathematics course (for example, functions, trigonometry, calculus) as well as topics that are amenable to investigation, conjecture and proof. The course allows the use of technology, as fluency in relevant mathematical software and hand-held technology is important regardless of choice of course. However, Mathematics: analysis and approaches has a strong emphasis on the ability to construct, communicate and justify correct mathematical arguments. Students who wish to take Mathematics: analysis and approaches at higher level will have strong algebraic skills and the ability to understand simple proof. They will be students who enjoy spending time with problems and get pleasure and satisfaction from solving challenging problems.
Course prerequisites: Math 4 or Math 3 with teacher’s recommendation
Course requisites: Graphics Display Calculator (TI-84)
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